Job Title: Freelance Drama Practitioner
Salary: £30 per hour
Location: West End Arts Centre, Aldershot
Hours: Weekly class on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Type of Contract: Freelance
We are seeking an experienced drama practitioner to lead our termly 12‑week Adult Drama class at the West End Centre in Aldershot. Sessions run on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm–9.30pm, and we’re looking for someone who can confidently guide a group through theatre games, drama exercises and ensemble activities that build trust, unlock creativity and strengthen confidence.
Many terms conclude with an end‑of‑term sharing or informal performance, so we’re looking for someone who can support participants to shape material, rehearse collaboratively and celebrate their progress in a relaxed, supportive setting.
If you deliver engaging workshops, short courses or one‑off sessions that help people connect, take risks and discover their voice, we’d love to hear from you. In your cover letter or CV, please tell us what types of sessions you currently offer and what you would be excited to deliver in this role.
A bit about you
Are you an experienced drama practitioner? Do you use theatre games, improvisation, movement or storytelling to help people explore identity and creativity? Are you passionate about creating safe, playful spaces where newcomers and more experienced actors can grow together? If you’re excited by the idea of leading a group in a setting known for experimentation, community and creative freedom, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that all tutors require their own Public Liability Insurance. We will also require a DBS check for certain classes/workshops (which we can provide if required).
Who we are
At Hampshire Cultural Trust, we manage and support museums, art galleries, arts centres and visitor attractions across the county, delivering a huge range of workshops, classes, events and creative projects for people of all ages. Our work spans schools and communities, with a strong focus on reaching those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or who may not otherwise have access to arts and culture. We also care for 2.5 million objects that tell the story of Hampshire’s rich and internationally significant cultural heritage.
We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff
We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Therefore, we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.
We will be operating a dynamic recruitment process, and interviews will be offered on a rolling basis.
To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and West End Centre - Arts Centre in Aldershot
In our museums, arts centres and galleries, we open doors for everyone to be inspired by culture.
Our venues are friendly, welcoming places where people come together to discover stories and make memories through our collections, exhibitions, projects and events. We create opportunities for people to experience culture and achieve a positive change in their lives.
Each of our venues is different and part of a proud community. These unique places are at the heart of Hampshire Cultural Trust, which brings the skills and expertise to:
- Care for our collection of 2.5 million objects, made accessible through our venues
- Work creatively to meet the needs of people in our communities, including those who are the hardest to reach or most vulnerable
- Present exciting new events and exhibitions, bringing high-quality art and experiences to Hampshire
